Housing Consultant

Make your skills count for more at BRE!

Are you passionate about using data to improve housing quality? Our Housing Data & Insights team is expanding, and we're looking for a Housing Consultant to help us tackle key challenges in the housing sector. You'll work on national housing surveys, fuel poverty modelling, and innovative solutions to enhance the quality of homes across the UK. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

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Your role at BRE

This role offers exciting opportunities for personal growth in data analysis techniques, problem solving, and expanding your knowledge of housing and energy policies, all while engaging with customers.

Depending on the project and team needs, you'll get to work on a variety of activities, including:

• Analysing data from national housing surveys, particularly the English Housing Survey (EHS), which is England’s largest and most detailed survey of housing and residents.
  
• Performing detailed analyses of other data sources to help build and validate our models.
• Writing clear, accessible research reports and sharing our findings with clients.
  
• Exploring innovative ways to use data and applying data science techniques to generate insights for our government and private sector partners.
  
• Using new and emerging software and technologies to process the data we gather.
  
• Conducting research and creating numerical models on trends related to energy efficiency, fuel poverty, housing conditions, and carbon emissions.
  
• Developing indicators and methods to spot trends in housing and other data sets.
• Interpreting and validating results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  

Your Profile

  Essential

• Numerical and Analytical Skills: You have excellent numeracy and the ability to analyse complex data sets to identify trends and insights.
• Data Analysis Experience: You are proficient in using spreadsheets, statistical software, and/or programming for data analysis and reporting.
• Attention to Detail: You ensure accuracy and thoroughness in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Communication Skills: You possess strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings clearly to various audiences.
• IT Literacy: You have strong IT literacy or a demonstrable ability to develop these skills.
• Drive and Determination: You can work under pressure in a commercial research team and are willing to learn new skills.
• Team Collaboration: You are enthusiastic and take initiative to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and Pragmatism: You are adaptable and willing to be involved in a variety of different projects.
• Knowledge of Housing and Energy Policies: You have formal experience or a strong interest in housing, housing policy, or sustainability.
  
  Desirable

• Experience with Statistical Software: Proficiency in tools such as R, SAS, or SPSS.
• Programming Skills: Competence in programming languages like Python, R, C++, or Java.
• Understanding of Housing Quality: Enthusiasm for learning about housing quality and the characteristics of households living in various conditions.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Awareness and interest in sustainability practices and their application in housing policies
  

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person once per week.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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